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Teacher

Acadia·Fordyce, Arkansas

Other·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Develop and implement formal educational plans and lesson plans for children and adolescents in a psychiatric residential treatment setting. Monitor student progress, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with treatment teams and families.

Purpose statement

We are looking for talented and caring professionals to join our team! Millcreek Behavioral Health is seeking for a full-time certified Teacher. Millcreek Behavioral Health is located in Fordyce, Arkansas and provides psychiatric residential treatment to children and adolescents.

Essential functions

Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs. Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others. Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses. Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one. Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress. Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state. Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located. Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning. Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies. Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention. Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER

FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required. One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred. Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.
  • LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. MILARK

Posting details

Employment type
Other, Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Fordyce, Arkansas
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Application
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Acadia

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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